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Get cookin' with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Sep 28, 2021Hey, good lookin'! What ya got cookin'? October is National Cookbook Month and you can find the best recipes to try right at your local Library branch. We're also starting a social media cookbook challenge: get your bowls, start your timers and GO!
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Independence Regional Library is an amazing place
Sep 15, 2021What makes Independence Regional Library wonderful? Library employee Alice Araiza reflects on what she loves about the Independence Regional branch location.
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Voting Rights Act is waiting for a reboot
Sep 15, 2021A national push is underway to retool the existing Voting Rights Act following recent court decisions to diminish it. A significant strategy involves using the name of a famous politician for the new bill.
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A Library card is the key to great savings
Sep 15, 2021Walker Doermann, a librarian at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, shares the great savings she's obtained over the years with her library card.
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Black Life in America
Sep 15, 2021Black Life in America is a unique digital archive covering the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. This primary source collection offers a window into centuries of African American history, culture, and daily life from more than 19,000 American and global newspapers including over 400 current and historical Black publications.
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Celebrate Freedom to Read Week
Sep 9, 2021Banned books are no match for Freedom to Read Week! Here's how your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will celebrate September 26-October 2, 2021.
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Behind the Vault Doors: The gardens of Hugh Roy Smith
Sep 8, 2021Hugh Roy Smith (1908-1979) grew up with a love of horticulture. A native of Cornelius, North Carolina, Smith opened Cornelius Floral Gardens in 1933, which later became known as Smith’s Flowers and Nurseries, Inc. This blog is part of the “Behind the Vault Doors” series, and explores the life and legacy of Hugh Roy Smith and his mission to positively impact morale through the power of flowers.
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Important update about audiobook content in OverDrive/Libby
Sep 7, 2021Please read to learn more about recent changes made to available audiobook options in OverDrive/Libby.
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Practicing Black self-care for the family
Sep 1, 2021Learn how to practice self-care with your family and the Library.
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Prioritizing Black maternal health
Sep 1, 2021Disparities in the healthcare system affect pregnant Black mothers at an alarming rate. Reform and advocacy are needed to help expectant mothers.